Hms Cramond Island Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms cramond island Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 52.498 N,2 1.095 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.874967
  • Longitude: -2.018250
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS CRAMOND ISLAND
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 39 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 180
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 2, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2002

Simplified Wreck Survey

HMS Cramond Island is an underwater shipwreck located off the coast of Scotland near St Abb's Head in the North Sea at coordinates 55 52.498 N, 2 1.095 W. Originally sunk around April 1941, historical UK Hydrographic Office survey records show the site was historically designated as a non-dangerous wreck and dangerous obstruction at varying depths before multibeam sonar surveys conducted in 2020 by Meritaito and Gardline reported the wreck as not located and dead in the dataset with no further action required.

Surveying Details

H066/41 SUNK 121 DEGS FROM ST ABB'S HD APPROX. (ROSYTH LIST OF WKS, SUPP NO11, APRIL 1941). 16.6.72 INS AS NDWPA IN 555230N, 020100W. LC 1192. 7.11.72 AMEND TO USCPA 15FMS. NE 1407. H4622/71 14.9.72 AMEND TO USCPA 28MTRS. NC 160. 14.2.78 AMEND TO USCPA 35MTRS. NC 1407. HH090/944/01 17.1.02 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 915). AMENDED DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2021/000090526 12.4.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020). (MERITAITO, HI1591). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1910 & REQUISTIONED AS BOOM GATE VESSEL. SUNK BY AIRCRAFT OFF ST ABB'S HD. (WW2SL & COLLEDGE).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS CRAMOND ISLAND wreck located?

The HMS CRAMOND ISLAND wreck is located at coordinates 55 52.498 N,2 1.095 W.

How deep is the HMS CRAMOND ISLAND and where exactly is it located?

The HMS CRAMOND ISLAND lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 55 52.498 N,2 1.095 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS CRAMOND ISLAND?

The seabed around the HMS CRAMOND ISLAND lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When did the HMS CRAMOND ISLAND sink?

The HMS CRAMOND ISLAND sank on Apr 2, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS CRAMOND ISLAND discovered?

The wreck of the HMS CRAMOND ISLAND was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS CRAMOND ISLAND belong to?

The HMS CRAMOND ISLAND belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS CRAMOND ISLAND?

The HMS CRAMOND ISLAND had a tonnage of 180 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS CRAMOND ISLAND?

The HMS CRAMOND ISLAND is classified as a trawler.

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